Lincoln School

My son just finished Kindergarten @ Lincoln & he loved it. His teacher was great, caring, & kept channels of communication open all year. She had 24 children in her class but still there was order. He was one of the best readers in his class, actually read on 2nd grade level. But I also did a lot of work @ home with him, we read 3 books a night since he was2 yrs old. Twice weekly we went to the library. Once weekly we went to a children's museum or event. I set high expectations so he has a clear definition of what he needs to do. Now he is going into the Scholastic Academy for 1st grade. These teachers cannot raise our children, we need to meet them half way.
--Submitted by a parent

My Daughter is enrolled in the Scholastic Academy at Lincoln School. Im very happy they can acknowledge the advanced children and take action.
--Submitted by a parent

Pre school teachers are soooooooo nice here. My son finishes his pre school education this year in Lincoln school. He has learned a lot from here.
--Submitted by a parent

It seemed as though my daughter was more of a test subject rather than getting a good formal education. That's why we are moving her to another school
--Submitted by a parent

im a proud ex-student from lincoln school n i loved it the teachers were so NICE i missed that school a lot... the penpals project is awsome!!!!!!!! i learned all the english i know from there...
--Submitted by a student

I went to this school years ago and am glad I took my children out of this school.The teacher's are wonderful but the principal has a lack of support for children and parents.She cares more about her self than her school.The children aren't learning up to there potential.
--Submitted by a parent

The children have all done well at Lincoln. There are many excellent teachers there. Working with the children at home and encouraging reading were critical to each child's success. Parents need to be actively involved in the learning process and the school community. Lincoln School provides an excellent opportunity for children to learn and working with children at home provides insurance for each child's success!
--Submitted by Larry Pittinger, a parent

My son is finishing out his first year at Lincoln. We came to Lincoln because we were unhappy with the parochial school that he went to last year. He did not like it there because he said that the teachers were mean. This year, his teacher is super. She uses positive reinforcement as discipline; she takes away privileges when she has to. But she is fair and caring towards her students. We feel that the teachers at Lincoln are excellent. If there was one thing I would change it would be to have a higher level of parent involvement. There are so many ways you can be involved at this school and the kids love it when a parent comes in to help. The school makes it easy to visit and volunteer through the Parent Room and the parent volunteer organizer. There are always concerts to attend and great workshops.
--Submitted by a parent

My child has attended Lincoln this year and I am not impressed. There are on average 21-25 children per classroom, and no gifted programs unless you are of low income. I live in the school neighborhood and because I make too much money (that's funny) My child who is considered gifted is not able to be placed in the gifted program. By the way I am a single mother. I don't consider myself at a high income level, but education is VERY important to me regardless of what my socio-economic class is. Not to mention, next year all special education students will be integrated into the regular classroom. Neither the Sp-Ed students or the other students will be able to get the attention and education they need and deserve. I am currently looking into moving out of this town or putting my child in a private school where her needs will-be-met.
--Submitted by a parent

Linclon is in the best neighborhood in New Britain. If more people in the neighborhood sent their children there, it would bring the test scores up. Many people in the area send their children to private schools and therefore that leaves room at Lincoln for many out of district children (the children coming from smalley and diloreto magent school districts). There are some good teachers at Lincoln and many great kids. Lincoln is also one of the schools that has a biligual program which children who do not speak English still have to be tested. Again if more people in the neighborhood sent their children there, there would not be enough room for kids from other neighbordoods. Lincoln should not have a bad reputation just because of some low performing students. Many students go on the middle and high school and do great. Parent of children at Lincoln
--Submitted by a parent